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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06
Sentenced for Wife Murder.

PETERSBURG, Va, May 5.-In Prince
George County Circuit Court, to-day,
Judge Hancock sentenced Holmes X.
Puryear to H. hanged July - next for
the murder of his ife. The crime was
committed in Dinwiddie County two
years ago. BY a change of venue Pur-
year was tried in Prince George County
and convicted. The case was taken 10
the Supreme Court. but that tribunal
affirmed the judgment Of the court he
Low
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06
An Editor Sent to Jail.

QUEBEC, May Sin the criminal
court. to-day. Editor Mcclure. of the
Mercus. was sentenced to six months
imprisonment and $2OO fine for hbelling
Mayor Langeliere and his brother.
Mcclure charged them with receiving a
large sum of money from a contractor
for securing a contract in connection
with city work
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06
Mr.. Depew and the Presidency.

thauncey VI. Depew would undoubt-
cdly make a strong canvass If lac should
get the Republican nomination for the
Presidency. In fact there are the best Of
reasons for believing that he would carry
New York by safe majority against
any candidate that the Democrats could
select. He is one Of the two or three
conspicuous men in the Republican party
who could be relied on To beat Cleve-
land in that State. and thus carry the
election.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06
Texas Pun.
Columbus Tex citizen.

Columbus Tex Citizen.
4 sheet with hole in the center was
fastened tightly to post at either side,
and through this hole a negro's head
protruded and was offered as "A target for
the boys 10 throw eggs. Five eggs were
sold for 10 cents, and IL the marksman
hit Mr. Mig. three times out Of five the
marksman got ~. 4 good many eggs
were thrown at Sambo's head, and sew
eral hit him, though lac was allowed the
privilege Of dodgIng.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06
INn of a Kind

TFIIHaNVIH HuNance-fIhlfftf.
1h" PANEL letter forgery IL not likely
10 hurt anybody except the party in the
interest Of which the alleged letter was
written. Times Union. q
just 20 il j. like the TU's "Lex"
letter. The T-F., now knows how those
things work
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06
The Southern Rapff.f.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May j.-The South
ern Baptist Convention begins its session
here Tomorrow. A thousand delegates
are expected. many Of whom have
already arrived. Among those here or
expected are some of the most distin-
guishe'i divines in the Baptist denomina-
ton
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06
4 Murderer Hanged.

NEw YORK, May Peter Smith, the
condemned murderer of John Hannah,
night watchman, was hanged in the
Tnmbs prison at $50 o'clock. this morn
ing. He had nothing To say and no re-
quest, To make. His death was almost
instantaneous, and the execution was de-
vOid al sensational features
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06
The Editors Wise Precaution.

Yesterday we were again married. n
will be remembered that both Of our for
mer wives eloped with the foreman of
the office. To avoid any future incon-
venience Of the kind We have this time
married a lady who IL herself a COMPOST
tor, and she will st the type while we
subscription
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06
An OxerIa.e mr. SuIeide

NYACK. y. Y. May 5.-Rev. chas. w.
Ward. of f nglewoOd. y. J.. the rector
recently accused of attempting To muir
der his wife. was found dead AT the
house of Judge Drew. his counsel. at
Rockland Lake. yesterday afternoon. /,
choral.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06
Suspension of Carruther. & Co.

NEW YORK. May 5.-Carruthers & Co. :
grain dealers. suspended, to-day. They
were heavy dealers and their liabilities
are probably heavy but no definite in
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06

The fact that Judge Barrett - likely 10
preside at the Sharp trial. viii be a cailse
for hearty satisfaction ON the part OF all
who desire a fair and well conducted
trial Of this most important case.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06
4 Fight against Odds.

II Mr. Cleveland II the Democratic
Lomin.e in - he viii go into the cam
paign with a host 81 Republican spies la
his camp. should he win be will be the
first General who ever beat the enemy
with the enemy.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06

SAN JOSE. CAL. May 5.-The Chinese
portion of the city was destroyed by fire
yesterday afternoon. The loss is fs5.-
OOO with an insurance of 50. 900.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06

There IL but one real issue before the
country to-day big enough to make par
ties upon. and that is the question Of the
tariff. All the rest is tradition and pref
udice
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06

MEMPHIS. Tenn, May 5.-F. NJ. White.
for fifteen years President of the Missis-
sippi and Tennessee Railway. died to-
night in this city.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06

(. Penny and w. II. Crosby have flied
a bill in equity seeking "A dissolution 81
their partnership with Dwight Doolittle
in the management Of the National
Hotel i'm Washington City. Thcy char-.
him with misfnana0euenf.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06

The Western Export Association, com
posed Of all the whiskey di-tillers north
Of the Ohio and west Of the AlleShanie-,
has praSiically ceased to exit. though
its organization Is intact. II has resolved
to reduce whiskey from Sl.l3 70 $l.0j
nor Gallon
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06
The 'PriNiIsga" Debate.

LONDON, MAY 5.-ln the House of
Commons. this afternoon, the considera-
tion of the question of "a breach of priNi-
lege i'm the Times Dillon ease was rr-
sumed. and no member rising Ia speak
on the motion of Mr.. Lewis that the con
duct of tht Times was a breach of privi-
lege and that the House take notice of it,
Speaker Peele put before the House IN"
amendment of Sir Edward Clarke. Soil
citOr General. that the House decline 10
treat the Times publication ~ "a breach
Of privilege.
The Parnelllte, al one" challenged a
division. This resulted in vot" Of 2g'
i'm favor of the amendment To 2l9 against
il. The amendment thus became a sub
stantial motion. and Mr.. Biadlaugh re-
sumed the debate. Mr.. Gladstone. who.
on rising. was loudly cheerrd. moved an
amendment that committee be aP-
pointed Ia inquire inn the charge Of
wilful fal-ehOod made against Mr
Dillon in the Times on Monday. lie
said he did not intend to suggest
that the inquiry go beyond ia" article
referred to. He objected to Lord Ran
dolph Churchill's calling him the header
of the party OF separation. lie perfectly
understood why Lord Randolph did not
call il the party Of House Rules. There
was a future before Lord Randolph. in
which Home Rule plans might
figure as convenient to propose.
Cheers J. Turning Ia the question
of privilege lac said il was unfortunate
that the Government proposed the pres
ent step against an Irish member while
infiicting upon the Irish p~opl" in the
Coercion bill brand of perpetual dis
honor. Why take the case into "A court
of law Was il certain that Mr.. Dillon
would get verdict. whatever might b.
the proof in the case. where Parliament
declared charges against a member. no
breach Of privilege
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06

We view with alarm the growing ten
dency among certain classes of citizens
to seek aid and bounty of the General
Government. and IA an incident of this
tendency to enlarge the powers granted
To multiply powers never contemplated
by the Constitution. and We reassert the
time honored Democratic doctrine that
all powers not delegated to the United
States are reserved to- the States respec-
lively or to- the people.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-06

The fact that this is done indirectly
and under the guise of taxation does not
IN the slightest degree effect the question
of right or wrong involved in the trans
action but it greatly increases the dan
ger To the people because they are less
likely TO detect and resist spoliation
when II is committed through this insidi-
Gus process and, if the Government may
rightfully collect money by taxation and
then devide 1T as county or sub
sidy To individuals OF corporations
engaged in particular industries
or ente rprises in order to make their
National Republican., 1887-07-23
Departmental Changes.
Official changes have been made in Il

Official changes have been made in the In
terror Department as follows:
General Land oilice-Appolntment: Henry
II. Swearinger, of Georgia, clerk, Sl,20O by
transfer from War Department, under the civi
service rules. Promotions: Wm. J.. Spalding
OF New York, 81, 400 to Sl,6OU; Thornton A
Washington, Of Texas, 81 200 to sli00
Office of Indian nAiiairs-Appointments: Ken
meth s. Murchison, OF South Carolina, copyist
500: Henry c. Burnett, Of Tennessee, special
ogent for Investigation of depreciation claims
IS per day.
Pension Resignations Marcus A
Reno, OF Illinois, special examiner, el,i0O
Rces p. Daniels, of Pennsylvania, clerk, 81, 900
The following have been permanently up
ment, having served probationary term
Charles r. Hodges, OF Texas; Llewellyn Jordan
Of Mississippi and Theodore G. Hull, of Mis-
souri,, to 81, 900 places. Theodore d. Trapier, Of
South Carolina, to 5000 position.
National Republican., 1887-07-23
THE SMALL THINGS OF A DAY,
Minor Occurrences tn aud About ths
CITY.

iu hho
CITY.
Rose Brown, colorcd was fined el0 by Judge
Smell for hitting Emma Forrest with brick.
Henry Harris, an old colored man, was given
thirty days in the workhouse for ind ectnt CON
duct
In the police court yesterday Monte Brooks,
atOlOred boy, was fined IS for setting dog on
u cat.
George w. Harrison, of Fredrlcksburg, Va,
arrested for robbing his COUSINS Il. l.. and f..
X. Goodman, was fined $50 for the larc5nies in
the police court yesterday.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company has been ordered to remove their
poles from the center of Bennngs road during
the improvement OF that thoroughfare.
Columbia Typographical Union. No. 10l,
have sent their c0ndemnatory resolutions to
the commissioners, Their grievance Is the
awarding of the District IrinttnI TO q Phila-
delphia firm.
Mr.. Thomas +. Murphy was ovcrco ome By the
heat Mt the Baltimore and Potomac freight de.
pot Tenth street and Maryland avenue, yester.
day afternoon. lie was taken to his home, 42s
First street southeast.
Mr.. J. II. Byram writes to the commissioners
and asks why II is that Mr.. Draney Is allowed
to occupy the stables on II street, between
Twentieth and Twenty-Flrst stress with
sweeping machines and horses.
A permit was yesterday granted to the United
States Electric Lighting Company 70 lay sev.
eral miles OF underground cables for incau.
descent lights. They Will be laid on Thirteenth
street nom the avenue to G., on Ninth street
from CtoG.
National Republican., 1887-07-23

John W. Hurry, mounted messenger In the
Guartermaster generals office, had his left leg
broken yesterday morning by his horse fall
ing and rolling on 1t at the city hall.
National Republican., 1887-07-23
The True Method

OF curing habitual constipation and liver and
kidney ills is to avoid the use OF the bitter
drastic liver medicines and cathartics, and to
take only the pleasant liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup OF Figs. 1t cleanses as we'll as
strengthens the system, and does not leave the
bowels costive, SO that regular habits may be
formed and the invalid permanently restored
TO health. 1t acts promptly and effectively: II
sale in so cent and 81 bottles by oil leading
1ri,u upiste
National Republican., 1887-07-23
q. MI. ID.

Walking down Broadway is very pleasant
when you feel well, and Tx never felt
got over that severe cough of his SO speedily.
"Ah, my boy" said T, sc. NJ. D. did it?'
And his friend wondered what G. NJ. d. meant.
He knew It did not mean Good Many Doc
tors, for T K had tried dozen In vain
4 have it," said he, just hitting the nail on
the head ''you mean DR.. Pierces Golden Med
ical Discovery or Gold Medal Deserved as my
friend J. s. always dubs it," Sold by
druggists
National Republican., 1887-07-23
Pants, all wool, rednced to $3.50. Eseman, 7 4
NIcNamnrn,a Knife.

Vim. l.. Mcnamara was yesterday sent to jail
for sixty days for cutting his wife Emma with a
knife. They live on Seventh street near l.,
southeast, and the husband is employed in the
navy ward
National Republican., 1887-07-23
To Examine the Atlanta,

Secretary Whitney yesterday appointed q
board OF naval officers. consisting of Capt
Ramsay, Commander Goodrich, Lieut.. A. r
Couden, Naval Constructor Hichborn, aud
Assistant Naval Constructor Nixon to examine
and test the Atlanta and her guns.
National Republican., 1887-07-23
Championship ga ne today, 4:80 p. M.
Pants, all wool reduced to 50 30. Elseman, Z 4
Lodge Meetings Tonight.

Lodge Meetings Tonight.
The following lodges meet to- night ut the
places named:
/. o. o. F.--Covcnant, No. 13, Odd Fellows
Hall, Georgetown
/. o. q. T.--Perscvernnce, No. ., Elks' Hall,
gO2 Pennsylvania avenue
Sons of JouadaD-plonccr Council, No /,
Hilton's Hall, Seventh and ID streets. Ccnten-
nial. No. 4, Sli Eighth street; Sparta, No. O.,
lO2l Seventh 81 rect northwest.
National Republican., 1887-07-23
Acnuired Valuable Information.

Mr.. Howard Larcombe, of the pension office,
was skinned" last Wednesday, on a r. and
o. train, of s5 by an apparently excited young
man who wanted $40 bill for some notes.
Mr. L0rcombe acc tommodated the young man,
and now knows what the "ilimiam" game Is.
National Republican., 1887-07-23
Why Didn't He Shut Hts Eyes?

Private Holtnorth who was with Private Rolfe
when the latter plucked a magnolia from o
bush in the Capitol grounds, has been fined
fifty dollars by the police trial board
National Republican., 1887-07-23
Base ball, Washington VS.. Philadelphia, i;aO,

The pawnbrokers object to furnishing the
police with list OF names of persons who
leave pledges with them and state that If the
rule is enforced 1t will injure their business.
National Republican., 1887-07-23

The validity of the order of the commission
ers that no premises on which the water maiu
taxes have not been paid are entitled to receive
a water main, will be tested in the courts.
commissioners for their persistence in shutting
off the water.
National Republican., 1887-07-23
The Oregon Wagon Road Commission.

Gabriel c. Wharton, of the general land
Office, has been appointed by Acting Secretary
of the Interior Muldrow to act with John B.
McNamee, OF the assistant attorney generals
office, as a commissioner to investigate the
oregon wagon roads. They will meet at Salem,
Oreg, on Aug. 10, TO take testimony.
National Republican., 1887-07-23
Acquitted of All Blame.

W. j. Beird the Belt line car driver whose
car ran over aud killed a child on Wednes-
day, has been acquitted OF all blame by the
corouers jury.
National Republican., 1887-07-23
A Decided Increage.

Up TO the present time this year one thou
sand boats have left Cumberland laden with
coal for Georgetown. Only 606 had been con.
signed Of the same date last year.
National Republican., 1887-07-23

A MOST WELCOME INvEN TON.
IIrhis Is the first and only instrument in
ended TO deaden powerful sounds and noises
and make weaker ones impercepLible. II sup
plies want long felt by most individuals who
have been disturbed in their vocation and in
iureu in health through troublesome street
noifes, tolsterOus neighbors, practicing mu-
siolSns, &c. The protection OF the acoustic
nerves by means Of the Antiphone will pre-
vent various ear troubles, and will restore hear
ing when II has been weakened by excessive
exposure to noise. which accompanies the
pursuit of various trades.
The use Of The AntiPhone will prove espe'
eially vniuaOle TO people who suffer with ner-
yOu'ncs,, 'loeplessness, and subjective hear
Ing stnsat ions, as well as TO the i'll and con-
valescent 10 travellers, and for sea bathing.
Helps TO hear the telephone by shutting up
one car,
For sale at Majors, Cissel's, and at the Ho-
meopathic drug stores; with Fisher, opposite
the Patent 0tiice, and Mrs. Ross, b25 Ninth
street, as well as at the Antiphone depot,
kindergarten building, corner of Massachu-
setts avenue and Tenth street,
The Antiphone Company, l0l7 Tenth street.
arc now ready to, receive proposals for state
rights for cash only.
National Republican., 1887-07-23

Pants all wool reduced to 800. Eiseman, 7 & E
National Republican., 1887-07-23
lO3 IN THE SHADE,
tAt**ttA&ttkhkk&

This figure will be a memorable one in the minds
OF those who were in this vicinity July 49, H. and
ID. To it was hot putting it mildly as everyone
knows. We have been and still prepared to make
life endurable through these swee ring periods with
our tropical clothing, Serges Mohairs Lusters in all
shades Pongees and seersuckers In the latter have
The cause ofthis is: The Fat Mems Club has made
and purchased all the large Sizes gentle
men wearing coat and vest from 33 to SO breast
measure have of these sizes at 81 and S75 just
one.haf the original price.
The rush for our $1,000 suits still continues
Gentlemen wishing elegant garment at half value
should not hesitate but pay us visit at once.
BOYS CLOTHING, ages ID to ls, long pants in
these. We have few lines summer-w weight and
medium light shades The price Of these has been put
down to a remarkably low figure.
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THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING CO.
No. 400 Seventh st. N. W.. Cor. d.
National Republican., 1887-07-23
Broke His Leg.

Pants, all wool, reduced to $500. Eiseman, & I
National Republican., 1887-07-23
Base ball, Capitol Park, 4,3O p. IN.
The Water Main Question

Pants, all wool, reduced to $3.50. Eiseman, = & ]
National Republican., 1887-07-23

Schopper's name is associated with we'll
shaped, fast-color Hosiery. Your expert
ence is that 44c is the regular price. You'll
appreciate the reduced price.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
FALLS VILLAGE,

Chas. Watts has gone on vacation trip.
 Lee Brewster is having his house newly shingled. MT Egleston bosses the job.
 Joseph Wickwire has moved into Lee Brewster's house but will conduct his business as heretofore.
 Robinson X McAllister's Speciality Go, gave good entertainment at the hall, Wednesday night, having full house.
 T. Tucker has moved into the house south of the Iron Bank while MT and Mrs c. E. Ford occupy the rooms vaca, ted by MT Tucker.
 George Randall has moved out of MI Miners tenement and he has gone to Torrington to take 8 job of painting.
 Mrs H. c. Crandall has been spending few days with friends in Cornwall.
 Mrs Caroline T. Goodrich died Satur- day morning at the age of S7. The funeral was held Tuesday at North East. Burial at the cemetery at that place. She has been member of the Metho- dist church over sixty years.
 The funeral of Miss Frances l.. Ward was attended Tuesday. She died Sat- urday after an illness of several weeks from the effects of paralytic stroke. Her age was AT.
 The brothers F. G. and NJ. H. Dean who own the extensive maple orchards handled 26O0 gallons of maple juice last week and they think if M. G. Butter of West Cornwall will bring up his ''ca- pacity" they can fill it if it is not made of rubber
 The Easter services at the Congrega- gational church Sunday evening were exceedingly interesting, consisting of responsive reading, vocal and instrument tai music The church was so profusely decorated with potted plants as to wholly exclude thespulpit from sight so densely were the plants arranged. A few of the showy decorations were an anchor of flowers and leaves, harp of pink and crimson flowers. white cross of large size on which was perched a dove in the act of flying down among the flowers. Large callas, Johnsonian lilies, begonias, pelargoniums were among the many varieties. The church was full to overfowing; many being un- able to get in returned home. The seve: al classes as they were called gave an 'sEaster Offering" of a package of silver, this giving all of the scholars who were inclined chance to contribute their mite. The singing by the choir was very fine in which as such it is just ly noted. The pastor, Rev Mir Moore, made short address. After singing one or two selections by the school the service were over.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
NORFOLK.

The factories were all closed on Fast day.
 Mrs Frank Cone and son have arrived in town.
 Mir and Mrs Geo. T. Johnson spent Sunday in Waterbury.
 Miss Edith Phelps has returned from South Carolina.
 Miss Emily Harding is spending her Easter vacation here.
 Mir Abel Camp lost a valuable horse a short time ago.
 Winthrop Cone has recently imported a cargo of tea from Japan.
 Rev MT DePeu preached very ap- propriate Easter sermon last Sunday.
 Camp x Pulver are shipping large quantities of lettuce from their hot house. ! Mrs J. w. Cone, who has been very i'll with pneumonia, is decidedly better.
 E. L. Gaylord has sold his coal busi- ness to Edmund Brown, and his feed department to Johnson Bros
 The news of the sudden death of C. H. Mcssick (formerly of Messick & | Cone,) reached here on Wednesday last He died in New York, Tuesday, ot l spinal meningitis
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
GREAT HARRINGTON.

At the annual meeting of the fire dis trict held at the town hall last Friday afternoon the following off were elected: Clerk, Charles W. Ray. Treas urer, Frank H. Wright. Engineers, Farley A. Russell, chief; Samuel Camp, 1st assistant; L. C. Raifstanger, 2d as- sistant Prudential committee, B. D. Barnes, John c. Wheeler, B. B. Culver Commissioner of sidewalks and sewers. Samuel Camp. Appropriations were made as follows: Fire depart rtment and care of steamer. 500; lighting street lamps and contingent expenses, $500; on indebtedness, $500; cross walks and sidewalks, $500. The meeting was ad- journed for three weeks, when the ques- tion of system of sewers will be dis cussed and perhaps decided.
 The selectmen have made their ap- pointment of these officers: Sealer of weights and measures, M. l. Bristol; surveyors of lumber, b. $. Brewer, Geo. F. Hull, John Easland; measurers of wood and bark, Frank Pitcher, Joseph Lee, M. I. Wheeler, E. l.. Rewey, Wm. I. Van Deusen; measurers of grain, M. T. Huntington, Charles M. Camp; weighers of coal and hay, F. B. Camp, John A. Brewer, Gilbert Cook, o. 70. Houghtailing, c. T. Holman fence viewers, P. G. Comstock, M. I. Wheel CT, Newell Laird. Nineteen police off cers have also been appointed.
 The selectmen have fixed the price of first and fourth class liquor licenses at $55O, druggists $2OO, and fifth class licenses at $50. Some people thought that if the town voted high license no one would take license, but applica- tions are coming and the prospect is that all saloon keepers will apply, but if the selectmen obey the instructions of the late town meeting, only six icen- ses will be given besides the druggists. Meanwhile, though the license law does not take effect until May 1, the flood gates of intemperance have been opened and liquor is being openly sold, and as consequence considerable drunkenness has been exhibited on our streets since town meeting. Rev Frederick R. Marvin entered upon his duties as pastor of the Congre- gational church Sunday, preaching an able sermon. A beautiful floral design with the words "We welcome you" was placed near the pulpit.
 Out on the Seekonk road near Berk- shire Heights, an acre or more of wood land owned by F. T. Sanford is being cut off, and report has it that the land will be cleared for building lot.
 Last Thursday being Fast Day the places of business were closed and the schools had 0 vacation.
 Frank Roice who has been employed as clerk in Hatch's variety store for some time, has accepted situation with Burget X Lewis and will have charge of coal wagon.
 A social ball is announced to occur at the town hall, Friday evening.
 William Stanley has had coat of paint applied to his electric light man. ufactory.
 The office of the selectmen, assessors, and other town offices will be remov- ed from its present location in the town hall to very pleasant room up stairs.